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Senior Cyber Security Engineer

Job in Johannesburg, 2000, South Africa
Listing for: Penta Consulting
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-23
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    Cybersecurity, Information Security & Data Protection, Security Management & Operations, Network Security
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Employment Type: 6 Months Initial - (Extendable)

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to lead and enhance enterprise cybersecurity capabilities across security operations, incident response, identity management, endpoint security, data protection, cloud security, and application security.

This role will act as a technical cybersecurity SME, driving security initiatives, mitigating risks, responding to incidents, and supporting secure technology practices across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead cybersecurity incident response, investigations, and remediation activities.
  • Manage and optimise SIEM, SOC, EDR/XDR, and security monitoring capabilities.
  • Support identity and access management controls, including MFA, SSO, and privileged access.
  • Implement and maintain data protection and DLP solutions.
  • Develop and enforce API security and secure development standards.
  • Manage web, email, cloud, and endpoint security controls.
  • Support vulnerability management, penetration testing remediation, and threat detection activities.
  • Conduct security assessments and provide security guidance to technical teams.
  • Mentor junior team members and engage with internal and external stakeholders.
Required Experience
  • 7+ years of cybersecurity or information security experience.
  • Strong hands-on experience with:
  • SIEM/SOC operations
  • EDR/XDR platforms
  • Vulnerability management
  • IAM and privileged access management
  • Cloud and network security
  • Data protection and DLP solutions
  • Experience in enterprise security environments.
Technical Skills
  • Security Operations & Incident Response
  • SIEM / SOC
  • EDR / XDR
  • Identity & Access Management (IAM)
  • Microsoft Purview & DLP
  • Web Application Firewalls (WAF)
  • API Security & OWASP Standards
  • Dev Sec Ops  & Secure SDLC
  • Security Governance & Compliance (ISO
    27001, NIST, CIS)
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, IT, or related discipline.
Preferred Certifications
  • CISSP
  • CISM
  • CEH
  • GIAC Certifications
  • Microsoft Security Certifications
Preferred Technologies
  • Crowd Strike
  • Arctic Wolf
  • Microsoft Purview
  • Cloudflare
  • Tenable
  • Know Be4
Key Attributes
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management
  • Ability to perform under pressure
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Continuous learning mindset
  • High levels of integrity and professionalism

This opportunity is ideal for a senior cybersecurity professional looking to combine hands-on technical expertise with strategic security leadership in a complex enterprise environment.

Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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